Belknap Mountain State Forest
Carriage Rd, Gilford, NH 03249
1,200 acres · 12 miles of trails
Hike the shaded trails of Belknap Mountain State Forest in Gilford, New Hampshire, up to a 2,382-foot summit with a fire tower. Owners appreciate the ample parking and trash cans for easy access and cleanup. Keep dogs leashed on the Red, Blue, and White trails.
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- Park
- Belknap Mountain State Forest
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Gilford, New Hampshire
- Coordinates
- 43.5125, -71.3461
- Size
- 1,200 acres
- Trail miles
- 12
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (520 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.2 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- June 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Real shade
- · 1,200 acres of room
- · 12 miles of trail
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Dog policy
State forest with 2,382ft summit + fire tower. Leashed dogs on Red, Blue, White trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Parking
- Trash cans
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